I know that Lululemon has received a lot of bad press lately. In fact, I have been fascinated lately by this book about the murder that occurred there in 2011....So, like many of you, I have definitely found myself opting to purchase my workout attire from Athleta more frequently than before. But I have to be honest; I haven't turned my back on lululemon. I still really love some of Continue Reading
Fit Challenge: 30 Days of Planks and a Weekly Recap
By Jess in MinneapolisI did my 90 second plank this morning after a very snowy morning run. Matilda and I joined two girlfriends for an easy run in a winter wonderland this morning. It would have been quite nice if not for the wind! None of the trails were plowed yet either. There were definitely some slick spots, but overall, the footing wasn't too bad.Here's how Fitness wrapped up last Continue Reading
Failed Fit: “Ski” Skating…
By Jess in MinneapolissourceYesterday, Dustin and I took a ski-skating lesson at Hyland Park through the Three Rivers Park District. I signed us up several weeks ago, and I'm glad I did because yesterday was a beautiful warm winter day.We both have cross country skied a handful of times in our lives, but only in the "classic" technique. I had heard that "ski skating" would be much harder than Continue Reading
Fit Challenge: 30 Day Plank Challenge
By Jess in MinneapolisDid you get your plank in today? 90 seconds was pretty tough for me.Tomorrow is supposed to be a rest day, but if you hopped onto the challenge a little late, feel free to do 60 seconds again today, and 90 tomorrow.For those of you who are right on schedule, go for the 90 seconds today, and rest tomorrow. You can do it!Dustin and I did our 90 seconds this morning after a Continue Reading
Fit Challenge: 30 Day Plank Challenge
By Jess in MinneapolisI'm participating in Athleta's 30 Day Plank Challenge. I can't believe I forgot to tell you! But don't worry, its not too late for you to jump on board. I really want you to do it with me!We're only on day 10, so we can call it a 20 Day Plank Challenge! Let's do it together. In fact, I'll even post a before and after picture of my "core" to see if there is any Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Just trying to stay warm…
By Jess in MinneapolisI haven't had much to post about lately, as I feel as though we are just trying to survive here in Minneapolis. The cold weather has been worse than ever, and I think a lot of people are hibernating to an extent. I'm really hoping the meteorologists are right and that a "heat wave" is on its way this weekend (30+ degrees!) What happened in fitness last week?I still Continue Reading
Fits Do Fitness Class Reviews: Boxing at TITLE Boxing Club
By Jess in MinneapolisEarlier this week, it was Aerial Fitness....today was boxing! A friend of mine has become a member at TITLE Boxing Club in Edina. She has a new-found passion for this hard-core workout, and she invited Dustin and me to try it out with her this morning.This morning was brutally cold, so heading indoors to get a serious sweat sounded like a fabulous idea. We arrived Continue Reading